ELDER S. G. RICE (Samuel George Rice)  

It is with much sadness that we try to write the obituary of our dear Elder 
and brother in the Lord, S. G. Rice. He was born April 24, 1878, died March 
19, 1945, aged 66 years, 10 months, 29 days. Was married to Sallie Sturgill, 
and to them were born eight children; four preceded him in death and those 
living are Elmer, Lucerine, Ola and Olgie. After the death of his first wife 
he was married to Cretie Boyd and to them were born six children: Shirley and 
Willie, Annie, Madge and Georgia and Sina. Annie preceded him to death. All 
three boys are in the service of their country. Brother Sam joined the United 
Baptist Church April the second Saturday, 1913 and was ordained to preach 
October second Saturday, 1916. He was always faithful to the charge. He went 
night and day when called on. He had the care of three churches when he had 
to leave us. The time I talked with him he said he didn't fear to go if he 
could just see his boys again. But it couldn't be-he had to go Brother Sam and 
I preached together and always got along like brethren should. He was one of 
our best preachers and was loved by all his brothers and sisters. We miss him 
at his home and at church. We know that his dear wife and children miss him. 
He had the pleasure of seeing Olvie come to the old church. We know she will 
meet him, and to the rest of his children, if you see your father again you 
will have to take your father's advice. You don't know how many times I have 
heard Brother Sam pray for you. Brother Sam isn't dead but just sleeping till 
God will wake the dead. I don't have any doubts about him because he bore the 
fruits and the Bible says by their fruits you shall know them. Sister Cretie 
and children, don't weep. When this short life is over we shall meet Brother 
Sam again. It is with much grief that we write this.  

ELDER BERTEE CONN & ELDER JOHNIE KING